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Antonio Tajani, President of the European Parliament, promised a turning point regarding migration this Wednesday before the summit of the European Council. However, nothing new under the sun during these two days of negotiations. Tusk, President of the EU Council, stated that "the situation remains critical" and the EU will continue its efforts to contain the flow of people migrating.

In Germany, emotions are currently running high when it comes to the topic of migration. While society debates the subject at length, neo-Nazis are finding fertile ground to spread their ideology. However, there are those within such organisations that are trying to do the exact opposite. How can one leave a neo-Nazi group while staying safe?

If you’ve been to Paris, you may well have noticed the amount of people living on the streets. I recently moved to the French capital from Holland and can say I was shocked to see how many citizens are homeless. The question is, why?

If you’re fresh out of university and have started job applications, you have probably found yourself thinking: “How do I get a job if it already requires me to have experience in my field?” The answer is simple: internships. Yet, these opportunities often come unpaid, which means not everybody can afford it. Do unpaid internships close the door to a significant part of society?

Following the sexual assaults that occurred during New Year's Eve celebrations in Cologne, the media focused on the fact that attackers were of “Arab and North African origin”. This triggered upheaval in Germany and the finger was pointed at Angela Merkel’s open door policy towards refugees. Has society been targeting the real issue by focusing on the attackers' nationality?

When the clock strikes 6pm at Amsterdam Centraal station, people gather together sporting orange t-shirts and welcome signs. Since the 14th of September, citizens have united to welcome asylum seekers arriving on international trains. However, some of those present know all too well how the incoming refugees must be feeling...